The latest local news, weather and high school sports in and around Columbia and Jefferson City

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  South Dakota tribe faces deadline, $4.9 million price to block development near Wounded Knee massacre site

Thursday, April 18, 2013  A national trails magazine has awarded Missouri the title of "Best Trails State" for its commitment to maintain and improve its vast system of hiking and biking paths.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The former high school will be renovated and added onto if the bond passes April 2nd.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Officials announced a tentative agreement Tuesday to save the city's oldest building, the Niedermeyer House.

Monday, March 11, 2013  New figures show attendance at Missouri state parks rose by roughly a quarter-million people last year.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Some feedlots, meatpackers closing after US ranchers sold off cattle amid widespread drought

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  'Lincoln,' 'Les Miserables, 'Life of Pi' lead nominations for British Academy Film Awards.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The structure will become part of the Katy Trail, thanks to its new ownership.

Monday, November 26, 2012  Businesses that move products on the Mississippi River continue to seek the government's help as the river approaches historic lows.

Monday, November 19, 2012  In historic visit, Obama tells Myanmar US will befriend any nation that respects human rights

Friday, October 26, 2012  Pre-Halloween 'Frankenstorm' threatens East with flooding, high winds; damage could reach $1 billion

Monday, August 06, 2012  When NASA's unmanned rover lands on Mars as projected this morning, a Wichita engineer will be part of the crew monitoring the historic mission.

Friday, April 13, 2012  There might not be time in the legislative session to discuss a dog designation.

Saturday, December 31, 2011  Kansas City fire officials say a blaze that heavily damaged a 107-year-old Westport church was an accident caused when combustible materials ignited during installation of an air conditioner on the roof.

Friday, November 25, 2011  A holiday tradition that honors the many faces of Christmas past is about to begin in St. Charles.